Ordinance - #11-09 - 06/28/2011 - Laserfiche WebLink

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topsoil, as defined in section 117 -1, or an approved alternative as referenced in section 117 -348. Section 117 -117 (e) (3) b. is hereby amended to read as follows: b. Topsoil. All exposed ground areas of a site not occupied by building, parking or storage, excluding natural areas that are left undisturbed, shall be covered with four (4) inches of topsoil, as defined in section 117 -1, or an approved alternative as referenced in section 117 -348. Section 117 -120 (e) (14) b. is hereby amended to read as follows: b. Topsoil. All exposed ground areas of a site not occupied by building, parking or storage, excluding natural areas that are left undisturbed, shall be covered with four (4) inches of topsoil, as defined in section 117 -1, or an approved alternative as referenced in section 117 -348. Section 117 -121 (g) (2) f. is hereby amended to read as follows: f. Landscaping. The master plan shall include a landscape plan for the entire development site. Landscaping shall be integrated throughout the site and shall include a combination of overstory trees, ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers (planting beds and raised planters), ground cover, and other landscaping elements. The required number of plantings will be site specific and will be determined largely by the total pervious area of a site. Landscaping should be used to soften and shade parking areas, line sidewalks and streets, accent building entrances, and break up large building facades. Plant selection should focus on functionality and take into account characteristics such as tolerance of soil compaction, poor drainage, and deicing salts. All landscaping shall be over at least four (4) inches of topsoil, as defined in section 117 -1, or an approved alternative as referenced in section 117 -348, and all landscaped areas shall include underground irrigation systems. Section 117 -348 (h) (1) & (2) are hereby amended to read as follows: (1) Mass grading activities of the overall development of a site may utilize on -site stripped topsoil at a minimum thickness of four (4) inches. (2) Areas reserved for open space or dedicated parkland, except for natural areas that are left undisturbed, shall include a minimum of four (4) inches of topsoil, as defined in Section 117 -1, or an approved alternative as referenced in section 117 -348 (i) (1) b., over the entire area and reestablish the same with sod (or seed and/or native grasses and wildflowers, if approved by the city council). Noxious weeds do not constitute acceptable ground cover in any district. Section 117 -348 (i) (1) is hereby amended to read as follows: